India, May 25 -- Union minister for health and family welfare, JP Nadda, on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for managing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), according to the ministry statement.

Three countries-the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan-are currently affected by the EVD.

"Union health minister reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures for prevention of Ebola Virus Disease with senior officials of the ministry," the statement said.

The health minister directed that Ebola screening arrangements at all points of entry across the country, including airports, seaports, and land border crossings, remain fully vigilant and robust.

He instructed the Indian Council of Medical Resea...